- Robert H. Laplante Aug 12, 1936 — Aug 19, 2026 - Robert H. Laplante of Salisbury passed away peacefully at the Aspen Hill Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Haverhill on Aug. 19, one week past his 90th birthday. Rob was a longtime friend of Maudslay Arts Center (MAC). “Rob and his wife Mary were a team,” said MAC Executive Director Nicholas...
- Maudslay Arts Center end-of-season report - To the Editor: As the 33rd season of music draws to a close at Maudslay Arts Center in the Maudslay State Park, Newburyport, it is time to recognize and thank the many volunteers, sponsors, and news media that make this amazing non-profit outdoor venue a reality each summer. First, we...
- Alex Lee-Clark and The 8tet perform Sunday at Maudslay Arts Center - Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) wraps up its 33rd Summer Concert Series with Alex Lee-Clark and The 8tet on Sunday, Aug. 16, at 2 p.m. “I’m excited to be making my debut as a solo artist at the Maudslay Art Center after performing there with BT ALC Big Band in the...
- Bluegrass band Breakin’ Strings will perform at Maudslay Arts Center on Saturday evening The Mystix Unplugged on Sunday afternoon - Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) will present bluegrass band Breakin’ Strings on Saturday, Aug. 8 at 7 p.m. Come back on Sunday, Aug. 9 at 2 p.m. for The Mystix Unplugged and Danielle Miraglia. “Summer is just a brief season here in New England,” MAC Director Nicholas C. Costello said, “so...
- Chris Smither Tickets Now available - Patio tickets for the Chris Smither concert have sold out. Remaining lawn tickets (Bring your own chairs or blankets) are now available at wwwmaudslayartscenter.org. Patrons must park at the Maudslay State Park lot unless their vehicles have official handicapped access permits. However, drivers may drop off patrons on site before...
- News Bulletin for this Sunday’s Chris Smither afternoon concert - Advance tickets for the Chris Smither concert have sold out. Remaining patio and lawn tickets will be available at the gate starting at 1pm on Sunday August 2, unless the weather forces the concert to be held in the performance barn, where seating is limited to 125. Patrons must park...
- Oscar winner Chris Smither will perform at Maudslay Arts Center Sunday afternoon Ken Clark Organ Trio on Saturday evening - Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) will present Ken Clark Organ Trio on Saturday evening and as a special event concert folk/blues singer, guitarist, songwriter, and Oscar winner Chris Smither on Sunday afternoon. “Summer is just a brief season here in New England,” MAC Director Nicholas C. Costello said, “so come out...
- Maudslay Arts Center will present Tom DiMenna’s Story Songs of the 70’s - Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) will present Tom DiMenna’s Story Songs of the 70’s featuring the story songs of Cat Stevens, Gordon Lightfoot, and Harry Chapin on Saturday, July 25 at 7 p.m. Maine-based singer/songwriter Tom DiMenna’s debut album “You Know Me, My Devil Says” released in 2020, was followed by...
- Gray Sargent and Donna Byrne will perform at Maudslay Arts Center this weekend (IMPORTANT: the original News story had the incorrect date for Donna Byrne. Correct date is July 19) - “Gray Sargent Meets The Rhythm Section” will perform at Maudslay Arts Center (MAC) on Saturday, July 18, at 7 p.m. followed by vocalist Donna Byrne on Sunday, July 19, at 2 p.m. Due to unforeseen circumstances, Mike Monaghan is unable to perform at Maudslay Arts Center on Saturday, July 18...
- **Important Notice regarding concert on Saturday, July 18** - Due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control, Mike Monaghan will not be able to perform at Maudslay Arts Center on Saturday, July 18, at 7 p.m. Taking his place will be “Gray Sargent Meets The Rhythm Section” featuring jazz guitarist Gray Sargent. Joining Sargent will be Marshall Wood on bass,...